material for storage cover?

[ChuckG]

Sunbrella is ~$17 per yard from SailRite, and $18.50 at the Seattle Outdoor Fabrics. Are there any alternative fabrics to consider? Think driveway storage, on the trailer, during a Pacific NorthWest winter. This is a 14.5 foot boat we're talking about.

I'm thinking I'll make this cover myself, if it's tight enough I may use it for trailering, but I don't want to flog it (or the boat!) to death. I'll also buy enough to make a big, long bag to hold the spars and sail.

Thanks for any suggestions!

-cg

[ 09-05-2004, 02:21 PM: Message edited by: ChuckG ]

[ChuckG]

Sunbrella is ~$17 per yard from SailRite, and $18.50 at the Seattle Outdoor Fabrics. Are there any alternative fabrics to consider? Think driveway storage, on the trailer, during a Pacific NorthWest winter. This is a 14.5 foot boat we're talking about.

I'm thinking I'll make this cover myself, if it's tight enough I may use it for trailering, but I don't want to flog it (or the boat!) to death. I'll also buy enough to make a big, long bag to hold the spars and sail.

Thanks for any suggestions!

-cg

[ 09-05-2004, 02:21 PM: Message edited by: ChuckG ]

[ChuckG]

Sunbrella is ~$17 per yard from SailRite, and $18.50 at the Seattle Outdoor Fabrics. Are there any alternative fabrics to consider? Think driveway storage, on the trailer, during a Pacific NorthWest winter. This is a 14.5 foot boat we're talking about.

I'm thinking I'll make this cover myself, if it's tight enough I may use it for trailering, but I don't want to flog it (or the boat!) to death. I'll also buy enough to make a big, long bag to hold the spars and sail.

Thanks for any suggestions!

-cg

[ 09-05-2004, 02:21 PM: Message edited by: ChuckG ]

[Bruce Hooke]

For what it's worth, Quest Outfitters (http://www.questoutfitters.com/canvas.htm) sells Sunbrella for $15.95 to $15.55/yard (for 46" wide fabric -- 60" wide is $18.25/yard so maybe that is what you were looking at elsewhere). I have ordered from Quest many times and I have always been pleased with their service.

[Bruce Hooke]

For what it's worth, Quest Outfitters (http://www.questoutfitters.com/canvas.htm) sells Sunbrella for $15.95 to $15.55/yard (for 46" wide fabric -- 60" wide is $18.25/yard so maybe that is what you were looking at elsewhere). I have ordered from Quest many times and I have always been pleased with their service.

[Bruce Hooke]

For what it's worth, Quest Outfitters (http://www.questoutfitters.com/canvas.htm) sells Sunbrella for $15.95 to $15.55/yard (for 46" wide fabric -- 60" wide is $18.25/yard so maybe that is what you were looking at elsewhere). I have ordered from Quest many times and I have always been pleased with their service.

[Steve Lansdowne]

I got Odyssey II from Rochfordsupply.com. They charged about half what SailRite wanted for it. I see now that they have Odyssey III. Not sure what happened to II. Less than $6 a yard.

[ 09-05-2004, 08:15 PM: Message edited by: Steve Lansdowne ]

[Steve Lansdowne]

I got Odyssey II from Rochfordsupply.com. They charged about half what SailRite wanted for it. I see now that they have Odyssey III. Not sure what happened to II. Less than $6 a yard.

[ 09-05-2004, 08:15 PM: Message edited by: Steve Lansdowne ]

[Steve Lansdowne]

I got Odyssey II from Rochfordsupply.com. They charged about half what SailRite wanted for it. I see now that they have Odyssey III. Not sure what happened to II. Less than $6 a yard.

[ 09-05-2004, 08:15 PM: Message edited by: Steve Lansdowne ]

[landlocked sailor]

'Topgun' is the name of the tough rip-proof water-proof fabric used for the cover on 'Meander'. Rick http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid134/p73c934e86b227040ab7b9c2f19464373/f77ac17d.jpg

[landlocked sailor]

'Topgun' is the name of the tough rip-proof water-proof fabric used for the cover on 'Meander'. Rick http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid134/p73c934e86b227040ab7b9c2f19464373/f77ac17d.jpg

[landlocked sailor]

'Topgun' is the name of the tough rip-proof water-proof fabric used for the cover on 'Meander'. Rick http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid134/p73c934e86b227040ab7b9c2f19464373/f77ac17d.jpg

[RodB]

The absolute best fabric for the least money is the billboard material that is taken down when billboard signs are not going to be used any more. They come in several sizes but mainly 15' X 48'. I think these are ideal for a parked boat that is to be protected from the sun and rain.

Down here in Texas we have a guy that covers three states (has the contract to pick up old billboard advertisment tarps) and sells these for around $40/ea. The material is white, extremely tough, cool, and has a printed advertisment on one side, plus it will last for years in the sun. The ink in the advertisment can be removed with laquer thinner if one wants to go to the trouble. The tarps have a hem on all edges and a glue can be had that is very strong if you want to cut them and glue up your own hem.

They are not light weight but do the job very well. I have covered my "in construction" boat for two years over an "A" frame and it keeps my boat very dry, cool, and will last forever. I have purchased a couple of larger ones for constructing a boat building structure later on.

The fabric is so tough that you can punch a hole in it and hang old milk jugs or detergent bottles filled with water to hold her down all around and she never rips.

You can call the companys in your area that handle the billboard advertising and they will most certainly refer you to the company or individual that picks up the old tarps or if you see one taken down laying by a billboard you can grab it and the company would most likely not care. One note: the largest companys use extremely good fabric and it lasts forever, some companys use stuff that is not the same and it is meant only to last as long as the advertisment needs to be up... be sure to ask questions.

I am sure the guy here in Texas would ship you one if you paid shipping, just email me and I'll give you his phone number.

RB

[ 09-05-2004, 10:20 PM: Message edited by: RodB ]

[RodB]

The absolute best fabric for the least money is the billboard material that is taken down when billboard signs are not going to be used any more. They come in several sizes but mainly 15' X 48'. I think these are ideal for a parked boat that is to be protected from the sun and rain.

Down here in Texas we have a guy that covers three states (has the contract to pick up old billboard advertisment tarps) and sells these for around $40/ea. The material is white, extremely tough, cool, and has a printed advertisment on one side, plus it will last for years in the sun. The ink in the advertisment can be removed with laquer thinner if one wants to go to the trouble. The tarps have a hem on all edges and a glue can be had that is very strong if you want to cut them and glue up your own hem.

They are not light weight but do the job very well. I have covered my "in construction" boat for two years over an "A" frame and it keeps my boat very dry, cool, and will last forever. I have purchased a couple of larger ones for constructing a boat building structure later on.

The fabric is so tough that you can punch a hole in it and hang old milk jugs or detergent bottles filled with water to hold her down all around and she never rips.

You can call the companys in your area that handle the billboard advertising and they will most certainly refer you to the company or individual that picks up the old tarps or if you see one taken down laying by a billboard you can grab it and the company would most likely not care. One note: the largest companys use extremely good fabric and it lasts forever, some companys use stuff that is not the same and it is meant only to last as long as the advertisment needs to be up... be sure to ask questions.

I am sure the guy here in Texas would ship you one if you paid shipping, just email me and I'll give you his phone number.

RB

[ 09-05-2004, 10:20 PM: Message edited by: RodB ]

[RodB]

The absolute best fabric for the least money is the billboard material that is taken down when billboard signs are not going to be used any more. They come in several sizes but mainly 15' X 48'. I think these are ideal for a parked boat that is to be protected from the sun and rain.

Down here in Texas we have a guy that covers three states (has the contract to pick up old billboard advertisment tarps) and sells these for around $40/ea. The material is white, extremely tough, cool, and has a printed advertisment on one side, plus it will last for years in the sun. The ink in the advertisment can be removed with laquer thinner if one wants to go to the trouble. The tarps have a hem on all edges and a glue can be had that is very strong if you want to cut them and glue up your own hem.

They are not light weight but do the job very well. I have covered my "in construction" boat for two years over an "A" frame and it keeps my boat very dry, cool, and will last forever. I have purchased a couple of larger ones for constructing a boat building structure later on.

The fabric is so tough that you can punch a hole in it and hang old milk jugs or detergent bottles filled with water to hold her down all around and she never rips.

You can call the companys in your area that handle the billboard advertising and they will most certainly refer you to the company or individual that picks up the old tarps or if you see one taken down laying by a billboard you can grab it and the company would most likely not care. One note: the largest companys use extremely good fabric and it lasts forever, some companys use stuff that is not the same and it is meant only to last as long as the advertisment needs to be up... be sure to ask questions.

I am sure the guy here in Texas would ship you one if you paid shipping, just email me and I'll give you his phone number.

RB

[ 09-05-2004, 10:20 PM: Message edited by: RodB ]

[imported_Steven Bauer]

They'd be hard to find around here Rod - Maine doesn't allow billboard advertising.

What I use is an old outboard boat cover, cut down to fit. I got mine for $30 at a salvage place but Hamilton Marine has them for sail right now, 10% off I think.

Steven

Yep, here it is, from their webpage:

http://www.hamiltonmarine.com/FF0204.jpg

[imported_Steven Bauer]

They'd be hard to find around here Rod - Maine doesn't allow billboard advertising.

What I use is an old outboard boat cover, cut down to fit. I got mine for $30 at a salvage place but Hamilton Marine has them for sail right now, 10% off I think.

Steven

Yep, here it is, from their webpage:

http://www.hamiltonmarine.com/FF0204.jpg

[imported_Steven Bauer]

They'd be hard to find around here Rod - Maine doesn't allow billboard advertising.

What I use is an old outboard boat cover, cut down to fit. I got mine for $30 at a salvage place but Hamilton Marine has them for sail right now, 10% off I think.

Steven

Yep, here it is, from their webpage:

http://www.hamiltonmarine.com/FF0204.jpg